Band 6 MRI Diagnostic Radiographer WBCH

Royal Berkshire; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 MRI Radiographer with post-registration MRI experience. You will support a growing cross-site MRI service across RBH, WBCH, and Bracknell, with rotations and seven-day service delivery. HCPC registration and a relevant radiography degree are essential.

The role requires adaptability, strong communication, and the ability to work autonomously or in a team, with opportunities to develop within a supportive NHS environment.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
• Evidence of CPD throughout career.
• Post-registration MRI experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-standard MRI imaging with safe, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate effectively with clinical, managerial, and support staff to ensure timely service.
• Act as a role model and supervise/train junior staff.
• Prioritise workload according to clinical need and service demands.
• Willing to rotate across RBH, WBCH and Bracknell to support seven-day service.

Skills

MRI Experience

HCPC Registered

Teamwork

Communication

CPD

Education

Degree in Diagnostic Radiography

CPD evidence

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 MRI Radiographer based at West Berkshire Community Hospital (WBCH) in Newbury, part of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. WBCH is a Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) and forms part of our growing cross-site MRI service.

Due to the expansion of our MRI service, we have vacancies for enthusiastic Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographers with demonstrable post-registration MRI experience. Successful candidates will support our growing cross-site MRI service, with some Radiographers based at WBCH and others rotating between RBH and WBCH. Occasionally, all Radiographers will be required to rotate across all three sites, RBH, WBCH and Bracknell, to support service delivery and professional development.

The successful candidate must have demonstrable post-registration skills and experience in MRI imaging.

Main duties of the job

Some of the successful Radiographers will be based at WBCH (West Berkshire Community Hospital) and others rotating between RBH (Royal Berkshire Hospital) and WBCH. Occasionally, all Radiographers will be required to rotate across all three sites–RBH, WBCH and Bracknell–to support service delivery and professional development.

You must be adaptable and be prepared to work evenings and weekends as part of seven-day service delivery.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential as is the ability to work effectively, both autonomously and within a team environment.Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Diagnostic Radiographers who satisfy the essential criteria of the person specification. Candidates must be registered with the HCPC.

About us

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Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job responsibilities

• To provide a high standard of MRI imaging and ensure delivery of safe, compassionate and timelypatient care.
• To communicate effectively with clinical, managerial, administrative and ancillary staff in order toensure a professional and timely service.
• To act as a role model for the profession and participating in the supervision, training and support ofmore junior staff
• To prioritise and organise the workload in response to clinical need and service demands.
• The post holder must be willing to work across sites, and to take part in the provision of seven dayservice delivery
• To deputise for Band 7 radiographers as required.
• The post holder is expected to have a broad knowledge of pathology and physiology relevant to MRIimaging.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography State registration: HCPC
• Evidence of significant continuous professional development (CPD)

Experience

• Minimum of 18 months recent, proven experience post registration
• Experience of working as an integral part of a successful team
• Experience of communicating with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in supervising student radiographers, newly qualified and newly appointed staff
• Broad knowledge of pathology and physiology relevant to cross sectional imaging

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.